Paris (AFP) – In the heart of Montmartre, a battle is being waged over 765 square metres of undevelopable land: a fifty-year-old self-managed pétanque club might have to put away its boules and jacks to make way for a commercial project after a private operator put in a bid to make use of the site.
Artvin (Turkey) (AFP) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Turkey will “soon” launch a ground operation in Syria against Kurdish militants Ankara regards as “terrorists” following air raids.
Cianjur (Indonesia) (AFP) – Rescue workers search for trapped survivors in collapsed buildings, while residents prepare for the burial of earthquake victims after an earthquake on Indonesia’s main island of Java killed 162 people and injured hundreds.
Puerto Princesa (Philippines) (AFP) – US Vice-President Kamala Harris condemns China’s “intimidation and coercion in the South China Sea” during her trip to the Philippines island of Palawan, aiming to counter Beijing’s growing influence in the region. SOUNDBITE
Cianjur (Indonesia) (AFP) – Aerial view of deadly quake-triggered landslide in Cugenang district, in Indonesia’s West Java province. The shallow 5.6-magnitude quake on Monday struck the town of Cianjur and has killed more than 100. IMAGES
Seoul (AFP) – When Sophie Kim moved home to South Korea after 15 years in the United States, she couldn’t find anywhere to buy kale for her green juice. So she found a farmer, then built an app to help others seek out top-quality produce.
Bancharampur (Bangladesh) (AFP) – Bangladeshi chemist Abu Kowsir and his wife Sabina have amused and confused their neighbours by hoisting a 3.5-kilometre long (2.2 mile-long) banner, stitching together South Korean flags that weave a path from their home, along nearby streets and over a river into a neighbouring village. The tribute cost them $5,000 and testifies to Kowsir’s love of a country where he spent much of his adult life as a migrant worker. Kowsir says it’s the least he can do to cheer on his benefactors when they begin their World Cup campaign this week.
Colorado Springs (AFP) – After a 22-year-old man killed at least five people and injured 18 Saturday night at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, USA, the survivors are left to count the cost – and relive the trauma of the horrific attack.
Quito (AFP) – In the capital Quito, Ecuadorian fans celebrate their team’s 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in the opening match of the 2022 football World Cup.
Ecuador fans celebrate Sunday’s 2-0 victory in the opening match of the World Cup against hosts Qatar, whose fans began to leave the stadium long before the final whistle.
“It’s the World Cup of Shame”: protesters launch an “anti-World Cup” on the Place de la République in Paris to denounce the “6,500 dead” and “ecological aberration” of Qatar hosting football’s showpiece event.
Doha (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo insists that his explosive row with Manchester United will not impact Portugal’s chances at the World Cup as they prepare for their opening match in Qatar with Ghana. Last week superstar Ronaldo lashed out at Premier League club United and the team’s coach Erik ten Hag in a TV interview with Piers Morgan after being relegated to a peripheral role this season.
